BizWest – leading business outlet in Northern Colorado and Boulder Valley – released its Northern Colorado 40 Under Forty Class of 2021, honoring 40 emerging business leaders under 40 years of age who are making a mark on their communities through professional success and volunteer activities. Included in the list is Canvas Credit Union’s Liz McMillan.
For the past three years, McMillan has been leading with heart on the business development team at Canvas and was the perfect candidate for this nomination.
“We’re incredibly proud of the work Liz has done at Canvas and in the Northern Colorado community,” said Chris Stengle, AVP of business development at Canvas Credit Union. “At Canvas, we are known for our people and for being a leader in the communities where we serve. Liz’s commitment to both her professional accomplishments but most notably her time spent volunteering at local nonprofits, leading free financial seminars, and acting as co-chair for our annual golf tournament, raising more than $40,000 for Title 1 schools across the front range, is commendable.”
During her tenure at Canvas, McMillan has exceeded her professional goals, year over year, and has been a pivotal family member (employee) as Canvas Credit Union becomes a household name in Northern Colorado communities. For McMillan, the numbers that mean the most to her are those that reflect her time helping others. Even during the pandemic, she volunteered at local organizations such as House of Neighborly Service Food Pantry, Homeward Alliance, Larimer County Food Bank, Weld Food Bank, Crossroads Safehouse and Habitat for Humanity.
Starting in 2020, McMillan focused on helping small businesses receive the financial support they needed, connecting them with Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) resources, attended more than 300 events in the community including Chamber of Commerce meetings, and offered virtual financial seminars to empower local employers to be financially fit. In the same year, McMillan was accepted into Leadership Northern Colorado, a development program designed to build human capacity and to identify, define, and address issues facing the Northern Colorado region. She graduated from the program in November.
“Through my service, I have been able to connect with my community and make an impact in lives and organizations in need,” McMillan said. “I’m proud to work for an organization that values giving back, and I have felt so fulfilled by using my time to support others and improve the community in which I live.”
Congratulations, Liz!